IRONMAN FRANK. LOGISTICS PLANNING FEB 2022

“The secret to success is in the planning, not the plan.” As logistics planning continues, use of the optimal credit card, airline and travel options continue to be considered. Hotel was booked months ago https://hotel-escala.de/. Focus will shift to getting the equipment planning done and with some luck getting my race wheels ZIPP 808 andContinue reading “IRONMAN FRANK. LOGISTICS PLANNING FEB 2022”

IRONMAN FRANKFURT – LENT

The Lent of Ironman approaches, small sacrifices of desire not need will become increasingly important to ensure readiness on race day in June.At 20 weeks to go which is in a couple of weeks, deserts, treasures and snacks shift to dark chocolate or red grapes. No added cream or biscuits, but full fat Jersey milkContinue reading “IRONMAN FRANKFURT – LENT”

IRONMAN 2022 Frankfurt

£565 entry cost£582 Hotel cost£400 est Travel cost£500 est Logistics costTotal : est £2200 THE START – AND HOW TO BE READY FOR JUNE 26 Oct 14 2021 – Frankfurt 2022 was chosen today for water temp and lake swim.Now to get the pieces together. Right shoulder still recovering from bike crash with limited ROM.Continue reading “IRONMAN 2022 Frankfurt”

POST SEASON training, HEALTH, fitness and RECOVERY for your best 2022 triathlon season

What to do in the post season or some call off season. No such thing as off season for triathlon

NUTRITION DILEMMA – SO WHAT DO WE DO?

“One person’s meat is another’s poison”, Titus Lucretius Carus coined this expression in the first century BC, “quod ali cibus est aliis fuat acre venenum” (what is food for one man may be bitter poison to others). This is surely ancient wisdom that seems to fit the current dilemma, which could be called the “DietaryContinue reading “NUTRITION DILEMMA – SO WHAT DO WE DO?”

MNF & DRG (Micro Focus Nutrition)

If we know the micro-nutrient RDAs and know the micro-nutrient content of virtually all foods and drinks then maybe we can focus on these essentials instead of going all macro each time we eat, what do you think? What does this do for us though, if nothing then why bother working it all out, but ifContinue reading “MNF & DRG (Micro Focus Nutrition)”

Champions in the making

How do champions become champions at any level they chose or can get to? Is it basic genetics or can we coaches take anyone and help them achieve their very best and become champions? I certainly believe that with the right coaching guidance and support anyone can improve and make it as far as theyContinue reading “Champions in the making”

What gives out first in IRONMAN

After years of studying and coaching IRONMAN athletes a common fatigue theme is clear and it is called many things by different people and this plague and nuisance manifests itself as a shorter stride length. So what you say, well so what indeed, but who wants a shorter stride or even a stride that graduallyContinue reading “What gives out first in IRONMAN”

DAIONMAN – To shave or not to shave?

So we should start as always with a hypothesis:  finishing the @IRONMAN within the cutoff time.  It is achievable for anyone with the right approach, but to be successful (defined as perhaps podium in AG), a more determined and thorough approach is needed. So how did I get to shave one leg? Well let’s takeContinue reading “DAIONMAN – To shave or not to shave?”